Eberron: Forge of the Artificer Delayed Until December

Eberron: Forge of the Artificer will now launch in December 2025 due to a cover defect. Wizards of the Coast announced that the upcoming Eberron: Forge of the Artificer rulebook is being delayed for several months after warping was discovered on the covers of published books. The entire original print run of the book is being recalled and reprinted ahead of its release, which means that the production process will be extended by several months.

As a result of the production delay, the book will now be released on December 9, 2025, with early access happening two weeks prior. To make up for the delay, both digital and physical customers who pre-ordered their books as a WPN store will receive an Eberron mini-adventure when they receive their book.

A similar delay took place in October 2023 when the Deck of Many Things product was recalled due to faulty product just two weeks before its initial release. That was re-released in January 2024.

 

[Kurotowa]

Wow. That's a major schedule upset. But good on WotC for pulling the emergency stop. If you click through the link there's pictures of the defective covers, and that's some pretty serious warping.

As much as I was really looking forward to the book, as someone planning to get a physical copy I'd rather get a book that stays in good condition.

 

[Zaukrie]

I really wish they'd not delay the digital version also, but I understand why. Perhaps they should be looking for a new printer, not that there are many that can handle the volume.

 

[Veltharis ap Rylix]

Frustrating, but understandable.

 

[Kobold Avenger]

Is the problem with the material for the cover they used? It looks too thick to me in those pictures.

 

[Twiggly the Gnome]

In retrospect.. they could have did more play testing...

 

[Misanthrope Prime]

So they're delaying the digital book for four months because of this? I can't say I'm happy about this: I wonder if the relative dearth of promotion for the book is because they were debating whether or not to delay the it

 

[Weiley31]

Ugh.

 

[Vael]

Frustrating, but a good call on their part.

 

[Remathilis]

So they're delaying the digital book for four months because of this? I can't say I'm happy about this: I wonder if the relative dearth of promotion for the book is because they were debating whether or not to delay the it

Could you imagine the "WotC is delaying the printed version to force us all to buy D&D Beyond" backlash?

I'm upset, but there was no way to give Digital a head start and not face criticism. They have to delay everything.